Heisler, Jennifer Whitlock

Jennifer Whitlock Heisler, RN is a registered nurse who has cared extensively for weight loss surgery (WLS) patients in a number of capacities. As a surgical ICU nurse, she has cared for patients immediately after WLS and for patients who were having long-term issues post-WLS. In addition to presenting information to patients and their families in a clear, easy-to-understand way, she has also done significant amounts of research and written about WLS as the Guide to Surgery for About.com.

Christine Ren Fielding, MD is an associate professor of surgery at NYU School of Medicine, and the dire...